B2 noun Neutral

ambulance

/ˈæmbjələns/

A vehicle specially equipped for transporting sick or injured people to a hospital, usually in an emergency. It typically features sirens and flashing lights to signal other drivers to move aside in traffic.

Beispiele

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1

The neighbors called an ambulance when the old man collapsed on the sidewalk.

The neighbors called an ambulance when the old man collapsed on the sidewalk.

2

Emergency protocols dictate that an ambulance must be dispatched within sixty seconds of the call.

Emergency protocols dictate that an ambulance must be dispatched within sixty seconds of the call.

3

I saw an ambulance flying down the highway with its sirens blaring.

I saw an ambulance flying down the highway with its sirens blaring.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
ambulance
Adjektiv
ambulatory
Verwandt
paramedic
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Merkhilfe

The word comes from 'ambulate' (to walk). Think of it as a 'walking hospital' that moves to wherever the patient is located.

Schnelles Quiz

The ______ arrived within five minutes to take the injured athlete to the hospital.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: ambulance

Beispiele

1

The neighbors called an ambulance when the old man collapsed on the sidewalk.

everyday

The neighbors called an ambulance when the old man collapsed on the sidewalk.

2

Emergency protocols dictate that an ambulance must be dispatched within sixty seconds of the call.

formal

Emergency protocols dictate that an ambulance must be dispatched within sixty seconds of the call.

3

I saw an ambulance flying down the highway with its sirens blaring.

informal

I saw an ambulance flying down the highway with its sirens blaring.

4

The study analyzes the correlation between ambulance response times and patient survival rates.

academic

The study analyzes the correlation between ambulance response times and patient survival rates.

5

The hospital board approved the budget to purchase three high-tech ambulances for the fleet.

business

The hospital board approved the budget to purchase three high-tech ambulances for the fleet.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
ambulance
Adjektiv
ambulatory
Verwandt
paramedic

Häufige Kollokationen

call an ambulance contact emergency services for a medical vehicle
ambulance siren the loud warning sound made by the vehicle
ambulance crew the team of paramedics or medical staff on the vehicle
emergency ambulance a vehicle used for immediate life-threatening situations
ambulance driver the person who operates the medical vehicle

Häufige Phrasen

ambulance chaser

An unethical lawyer who seeks out accident victims to encourage them to sue for damages.

wait for the ambulance

The period of time between calling for help and the vehicle's arrival.

ambulance service

The organization or department responsible for managing emergency vehicles.

Wird oft verwechselt mit

ambulance vs paramedic

An ambulance is the vehicle itself, whereas a paramedic is the person who provides medical care inside it.

ambulance vs stretcher

A stretcher is the bed-like device used to carry the patient into the ambulance.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use the article 'an' before 'ambulance' because it begins with a vowel sound. In British English, 'ambulance' can sometimes refer to the entire emergency medical service, not just the vehicle.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often forget to use the indefinite article 'an'. Additionally, some learners mistakenly use 'ambulance' to refer to the people working in it rather than the vehicle.

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Merkhilfe

The word comes from 'ambulate' (to walk). Think of it as a 'walking hospital' that moves to wherever the patient is located.

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Wortherkunft

From the French 'hôpital ambulant' (walking hospital), derived from the Latin 'ambulare' meaning 'to walk'.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun (plural: ambulances). Often used as a noun adjunct in phrases like 'ambulance station' or 'ambulance ride'. Preceded by 'an' in the singular form.
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Kultureller Kontext

In many countries, the word 'AMBULANCE' is printed in reverse on the front of the vehicle so that drivers looking in their rearview mirrors can read it correctly.

Schnelles Quiz

The ______ arrived within five minutes to take the injured athlete to the hospital.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: ambulance

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B2

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to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

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a

A1

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that

A1

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I

A1

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